Supporting Information and Communications Technology: A Handbook for those who Assist in Early Years Settings

by Mike Farmer, Gina Farmer

Overview

First Published in 2001. This practical guide supports classroom assistants in the use of ICT. It provides support in the: practical issues linked to using a computer and other ICT equipment in the classroom; use of early years software linked to National Curriculum and Early Learning Goals outcomes; use of ICT in literacy, numeracy, science, art and design and children with special educational needs; personal use of ICT, linked to where it can contribute to classroom practice. It can be used as a stand-alone guide or in conjunction with study on classroom assistant training programmes.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781853466267
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	09/22/2000
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	112
Product dimensions:	8.25(w) x 11.69(h) x (d)

About the Author

Farmer, Mike; Farmer, Gina

Table of Contents

Familiarizing yourself with the computer classroom: fitting things to the computer; printing; troubleshooting; the jargon buster. Working with groups at the computer. Working with reception on the computer - some teaching ideas: baseline assessment; literacy; numeracy; science. Working with year 1 on the computer - some teaching ideas: literacy, numeracy; science. Working with year 2 on the computer - some teaching ideas: literacy, numeracy, science. Using the computer for children who have English as their second language. Using interactive CD-ROMs as teaching tools. Using the concept keyboard. Linking to the Internet.